Category Archives: Local News
Flying Canoe Volant Kicks Off in Edmonton
The 2026 Flying Canoe Volant officially began on January 28 to celebrate French-Canadian, First Nations, and Metis traditions. Daniel Cournoyer, Executive Director for La Cit Francophone, tells...
Jan 29, 2026 The 2026 Flying Canoe Volant kicked off on January 28 (Photo Credits- Jackson Fontaine)
West Edmonton Mall lockdown lifted
West Edmonton Mall was briefly locked down on Thursday afternoon as a result of a weapons complaint. It was reported to police that two males were walking near the Bourbon Street area of the mall when...
Jan 29, 2026
Fort Chipewyan Winter Road sets road limit to maximum weight
The load limit on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road will be increasing to 45,000 kilograms come Thursday at noon. Officials say this new load limit is the maximum allowed for the season, and no increases...
Jan 29, 2026
Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Showcases New Exhibit by Local Artist
The Lacombe Performing Arts Centre has a new exhibit titled "Photo Medicine: The Healing Power." All of the artwork on display is created by local artist Karen Pallister and will be available to view ...
Jan 28, 2026
Chilly Willy Winter Run Returns to Grande Prairie for 11th Year
The Chilly Willy Winter Run will take place in Grande Prairie on Saturday, February 7. Participants will brave the cold as they run along the Muskoseepi Park Trails starting at 11:00 a.m., and this ev...
Jan 28, 2026
Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation Kicks off 'No Bounds Week' Campaign
From January 28 - February 4, Stollery No Bounds Week marks the public launch of the No Bounds Campaign, encouraging supporters to paint the city purple or wear purple in support. Cheryl Spencer-Morle...
Jan 28, 2026
Oiler's Hockey Star Connor McDavid drops by Allendale School in Edmonton
Oiler's Hockey Star Connor McDavid dropped by Allendale School to raise money for the Ben Stelter Foundation. McDavid says, " The foundation means a lot to him by fundraising and bringing awareness fo...
Jan 27, 2026
Castor Gears Up for 2026 Winterfest
The 2026 Castor Winterfest will officially begin on Thursday, February 5, with a coronation ceremony. During this event, a resident will be crowned king or queen based on votes and donations from the ...
Jan 27, 2026
Claims process opens for 'Indian hospitals' settlement
The claims process for a landmark "Indian hospitals" settlement opens today, nearly one year after the federal government reached an agreement with survivors on compensation. The federal government ra...
Jan 27, 2026 Ann Hardy pictured at her home in Edmonton Alta, on Tuesday January 30, 2018. Hardy, is the representative plaintiff, in a $1.1-billion class-action lawsuit on behalf of former patients of government-run "Indian hospitals." Ann Hardy alleges she is among those Indigenous victims of sexual abuse. During monthly X-ray sessions at the Charles Camsell Indian Hospital in Edmonton, Alta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
MNA Gears Up to Host 10th Annual Youth and Seniors Gathering
From February 27 to March 1, the Metis Nation Within Alberta (MNA) will host their 10th annual Youth and Seniors Gathering at the DoubleTree in Hilton in Edmonton. MNA President Andrea Sandmaier tells...
Jan 27, 2026
